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Does anyone know an app. or or a tweak, or any other way, to turn off the character limit, if its even possible?
B4ll_Playa said:
Does anyone know an app. or or a tweak, or any other way, to turn off the character limit, if its even possible?
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Isn't this a carrier limitation?
From my use and what I can find on AT&T, 160 characters is the max for one message - when you exceed that, the system just creates a second message to continue what you are writing. Other systems may have a different max, I don't know . . .
there is no 'character limit' as for as i know, I've sent 5-SMS long messages at once..
it doesn't split them up in your screen, but if the other party is not using a smartphone or the like they get your message split up into 3-4-5-6 messages, depending how long it is...
the ###/### just shows you how many messages it will 'count' as for billing purposes really
the whole SMS system (that may be redundant) is old. It uses old technology so the 160 character limit is basically the limit of the old technology. I recommend that if you can, you use email instead of SMS.
B4ll_Playa said:
Does anyone know an app. or or a tweak, or any other way, to turn off the character limit, if its even possible?
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The character limit for SMS is 160. (Short message service - short being the keyword. )
Depending on the device, it can split the message into multiple SMS's if it's over the 160 character limit. Thats a device dependant, however. Not all phones support this, but most of the newer ones do.
If you're looking to write something huge and long, use email.
B4ll_Playa said:
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Does anyone know of a search option to help me find a way to search the already answered or discussed threads?
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SMS 160 limit
BBM-Lee said:
there is no 'character limit' as for as i know, I've sent 5-SMS long messages at once..
it doesn't split them up in your screen, but if the other party is not using a smartphone or the like they get your message split up into 3-4-5-6 messages, depending how long it is...
the ###/### just shows you how many messages it will 'count' as for billing purposes really
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Yeah, you are correct, "it doesn't split them up in your screen", but it sure does on the recipient's screen, and if # of messages is important to you or to the recipient, that can be an issue.
I'm using the stock AT&T rom on my Tilt. I never had that little blue line above the counter that shows how many characters out of 160 I have used in my SMS message. Why did it just pop up now? I've had my phone for months! When I surpass the 160 number, a message pops up that says "Two Messages". How do I turn that thing off. I don't like it. The only thing I did was download and install Skyfire. If I uninstall, do ya think that will help?
It's a limitation of SMS itself. They can only be up to 106 characters.
Wilhelm said:
It's a limitation of SMS itself. They can only be up to 106 characters.
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Correct.
whch is y u c msgs like this
Interestingly, Verizon has worked around this for their customers and if messages exceed 160 characters, even though it actually flies through the air as more than one message, both phones view it as one message. The limit has always been 160 characters. Both phones have to be Verizon.
That makes it $0.00125 (eighth of a cent) per letter for the rest of us.
It's a limitation of cell phones and the capabilities of SMS. I have sent and received 1000+ character SMS messages on my Kaiser. I have sent the same. They display as one message, but are sent as six or seven. The phone just reassembles them.
Old/cheap phones usually end up receiving six seperate messages and receiving six seperate messages.
Does AT&T (or others) charge for just the one message or the actual six or seven that get sent over the airwaves?
They charge for each of the 6-7 messages. That's why the phone display how many it will use, so you can know what you're up to.
I've been getting spam calls from a certain number. They're pretty annoying. I added the number to my contacts and set it to "always go to voicemail" so that the phone doesn't even ring, but then I still get a missed call message and a voicemail with half of the spam recording. I'd like to avoid that.
What I'm wondering is if there is a way to write an app to intercept an incoming call, check the number and if it matches, simply drop/end the call. I think the caller ID whitepages apps intercept an incoming call and look up the number so it must be possible.
I'm actually a pretty experienced Java programmer and have been looking for a cool android app to write, so I'd be happy to give this a shot. Just wondering if someone can point me in the right direction of an API and the right magic for the intent filters in the manifest to allow me to grab an incoming call. If I can get a hint in that direction, I think I can probably write the app.
I'd like it to be able to take a list of numbers or a wildcard pattern and either drop the call, forward the call to a specific number, etc. Just not sure what is actually possible to do programmatically. Can anyone familiar with the inner workings of android tell me what is even possible in this regard?
Thanks
You would need an app to answer the call then disconnect.
Drop/Reject call will go to whatever programmed divert is on your acct (voicemail)
I have an app for you, hell you dont even have to download it or install it.. its called the answer and end call button, for the sake of assuming people have below standard intelligence i will include a guide
1.Answer Phone
2.?????
3.Profit
mlevin said:
I've been getting spam calls from a certain number. They're pretty annoying. I added the number to my contacts and set it to "always go to voicemail" so that the phone doesn't even ring, but then I still get a missed call message and a voicemail with half of the spam recording. I'd like to avoid that.
What I'm wondering is if there is a way to write an app to intercept an incoming call, check the number and if it matches, simply drop/end the call. I think the caller ID whitepages apps intercept an incoming call and look up the number so it must be possible.
I'm actually a pretty experienced Java programmer and have been looking for a cool android app to write, so I'd be happy to give this a shot. Just wondering if someone can point me in the right direction of an API and the right magic for the intent filters in the manifest to allow me to grab an incoming call. If I can get a hint in that direction, I think I can probably write the app.
I'd like it to be able to take a list of numbers or a wildcard pattern and either drop the call, forward the call to a specific number, etc. Just not sure what is actually possible to do programmatically. Can anyone familiar with the inner workings of android tell me what is even possible in this regard?
Thanks
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search the app forums for "CallWall" by irrenhaus .. its awesome and itll do what you need it to
xidominicanoix said:
search the app forums for "CallWall" by irrenhaus .. its awesome and itll do what you need it to
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Example of informative reply
stefan.buddle said:
I have an app for you, hell you dont even have to download it or install it.. its called the answer and end call button, for the sake of assuming people have below standard intelligence i will include a guide
1.Answer Phone
2.?????
3.Profit
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Example of a jackass
Your profile doesn't show your area so I don't know if this is possible or not, but is there no do-not-call-list in your area? If there is, you might want to add your number.
mlevin said:
I've been getting spam calls from a certain number. They're pretty annoying. I added the number to my contacts and set it to "always go to voicemail" so that the phone doesn't even ring, but then I still get a missed call message and a voicemail with half of the spam recording. I'd like to avoid that.
What I'm wondering is if there is a way to write an app to intercept an incoming call, check the number and if it matches, simply drop/end the call. I think the caller ID whitepages apps intercept an incoming call and look up the number so it must be possible.
I'm actually a pretty experienced Java programmer and have been looking for a cool android app to write, so I'd be happy to give this a shot. Just wondering if someone can point me in the right direction of an API and the right magic for the intent filters in the manifest to allow me to grab an incoming call. If I can get a hint in that direction, I think I can probably write the app.
I'd like it to be able to take a list of numbers or a wildcard pattern and either drop the call, forward the call to a specific number, etc. Just not sure what is actually possible to do programmatically. Can anyone familiar with the inner workings of android tell me what is even possible in this regard?
Thanks
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Have you tried afirewall free off the android Market?
I appreciate what you're trying to do, but it might be easier just to report the spamming number to your provider's nuisance calls department as harassment (assuming you've asked them to stop calling or are on a no-call list).
If in the UK your provider should pursue the matter. I've reported a large number of persistent marketing / spam callers / texters over the years and had several companies shut down and fined (1 to the tune of £50k for repeatedly texting me).
If we were all to do this all the time, eventually the bottom would drop out of the market.
CodeMonkey said:
I appreciate what you're trying to do, but it might be easier just to report the spamming number to your provider's nuisance calls department as harassment (assuming you've asked them to stop calling or are on a no-call list).
If in the UK your provider should pursue the matter. I've reported a large number of persistent marketing / spam callers / texters over the years and had several companies shut down and fined (1 to the tune of £50k for repeatedly texting me).
If we were all to do this all the time, eventually the bottom would drop out of the market.
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Yes, I called T-Mobile. The rep told me that there isn't anything I can do because the number isn't a proper 10 digit number, so they can't block it. I also reported it to the state (Massachusetts) and federal do-not-call sites but again got replies that there was nothing they could do to track down the caller without a valid phone number or correct company name.
Thanks for the tips -- I'll try afirewall or callwall!
mlevin said:
Yes, I called T-Mobile. The rep told me that there isn't anything I can do because the number isn't a proper 10 digit number, so they can't block it. I also reported it to the state (Massachusetts) and federal do-not-call sites but again got replies that there was nothing they could do to track down the caller without a valid phone number or correct company name.
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Thanks for doing that
Hope the app works out for you
stefan.buddle said:
I have an app for you, hell you dont even have to download it or install it.. its called the answer and end call button, for the sake of assuming people have below standard intelligence i will include a guide
1.Answer Phone
2.?????
3.Profit
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I'm sorry, do you enjoy picking up your phone only to find out it's a spam call?
+1 for aFirewall ion the market.
stefan.buddle said:
I have an app for you, hell you dont even have to download it or install it.. its called the answer and end call button, for the sake of assuming people have below standard intelligence i will include a guide
1.Answer Phone
2.?????
3.Profit
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that's a pretty dumb response. If someone is calling you 15 or 20 times consecutively, you don't want to have to answer/end a call every single time. An app would totally make life easier, and will probably try CallWall as well.
answer it, talk to them and request to be taken off of the call list, they legally have to do it and they will never call again, if its automated call the number back and request the same.
There are apps in Google Play
There're lots of apps solve the problem now.
Such as WhosCall, Mr Number, Call Blocker and so on. You can go to Google Play and download it, hope it is helpful for you.
I keep getting texts from +474663. The text says "Content not supported". I have been getting them for months. I get charged for every incoming text receive, (except for my Favorite 5 contacts), so I have to forward the texts to a specific number to get them deducted off my bill. It's a pain in the a** and I would like to stop them.
How do I find out where they are coming from? I did try an app that blocks texts, but it didn't work.
My carrier can't do anything about, I asked them.
Thanks,
Ian
Have you test to google that number.
Isn't there some (Who has the telephone number) Internet site in Canada.
A long time ago (2004-2005) had I SE T630 that I failed to set up the MMS with my provider (didn't know that providers could send configurations settings by SMS).
My little sister though loved to take photos with her Samsung phone and send them as MMS to me. My provider then sent a SMS telling me that a MMS had been sent to my number.
Had for two years pre paid with Telenor and they would send me a SMS telling me how much money there was left, after each outgoing call and SMS.
Resulting in my simple SE T280i's SMS inbox was filled and also had missed "more or less important" SMS.
(After some time I stopped looking and erase the providers SMS's, resulting that "new messages icon" always was visible).
I still have the provider (now Halebop) to send a SMS when a certain amount of money been spent on calls and messages per month.
Have you texted back asking to stop?
MacaronyMax said:
Have you texted back asking to stop?
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Actually, yes, a couple of times with no luck.
Blåburk said:
Have you test to google that number.
Isn't there some (Who has the telephone number) Internet site in Canada.
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Yes and no. The first thing I did was Google the # and got no decent result.
So I guess there isn't any solution to this problem. People can just text anonymously and get away with it. I can't believe in this day of technology a person has to be subjected to crap text messages and has no recourse.
w98seeng said:
So I guess there isn't any solution to this problem. People can just text anonymously and get away with it. I can't believe in this day of technology a person has to be subjected to crap text messages and has no recourse.
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u gotta call your cell provider , and ask if you bought any service from anyone , they maybe even taking your money !!
and while ya at it , they can block the number for you too ..
If you have AT&T you can call them and tell them you want to block a specific number and they'll block it so that when that person texts you, AT&T will automatically send them a reply that says "this number is out of service" or something similar, and you'll never get their texts and won't be charged. Most providers probably offer something like that. I know this because back in college one of my girlfriends' moms didn't like me and blocked me so she couldn't text me lol.
w98seeng said:
I keep getting texts from +474663. The text says "Content not supported". I have been getting them for months. I get charged for every incoming text receive, (except for my Favorite 5 contacts), so I have to forward the texts to a specific number to get them deducted off my bill. It's a pain in the a** and I would like to stop them.
How do I find out where they are coming from? I did try an app that blocks texts, but it didn't work.
My carrier can't do anything about, I asked them.
Thanks,
Ian
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Since you said "Fav 5" I am guessing that you are with T-Mobile. I worked for T-Mobile in the highest tier as a tech. This number is obviously a short code and even though they don't have a system that allows blocking of sms from regular numbers, they can block short codes. Did it all the time myself. Call tech support tell them that you are receiving short code sms and have tried to stop them and it needs to be blacklisted. They will be able to see where they are coming from (they may not tell you) but they can blacklist it.
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w98seeng said:
My carrier can't do anything about, I asked them.
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Doesnt sound right to me...
If you dont want that number to text you then they can block it. Unless theres a law against that over there which I dont know about or something, which would suck.
Phone back and kick up a fuss...
conantroutman said:
Doesnt sound right to me...
If you dont want that number to text you then they can block it. Unless theres a law against that over there which I dont know about or something, which would suck.
Phone back and kick up a fuss...
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Tmo can't block individual numbers but they can blacklist shortcodes.
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Ok, I guess I "ass"umed. Looked at your profile and see that you are not on tmo and you are in canada. You can try what I posted above with your company and see if it is the same thing.
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RaneMan said:
Tmo can't block individual numbers but they can blacklist shortcodes.
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Lol that's ridiculous. Switch to another provider then because tmo sucks in every way.
Thanks all for the help.
Ian
I'm looking for a SMS app that allow you to turn off SMS grouping so that all messages appear as seperate entries even if they are from the same person.
The stock app doesn't doesn't do this & I have tried a few from the market place, but none have this option.
Anyone got any ideas?
I dont think any app would do that. Its kinda retarted dont you think? I
swyped from a galaxy far far away...
natious said:
I dont think any app would do that. Its kinda retarted dont you think?
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Normally I would agree but I have a unique situation. I receive about 10 automated service service jobs via SMS a day from one particular company. Unfortunately there system uses a lot of different numbers to send from, so it gets very confusing with some SMS's grouped togeather and others by them self.
I want the old fashion system of just displaying one SMS after another.
KTM690 said:
Normally I would agree but I have a unique situation. I receive about 10 automated service service jobs via SMS a day from one particular company. Unfortunately there system uses a lot of different numbers to send from, so it gets very confusing with some SMS's grouped togeather and others by them self.
I want the old fashion system of just displaying one SMS after another.
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You could give the contact a global name like "YOUR COMPANY HERE" and then add all the numbers to that contact, so in your inbox it all of them should be displayed, and in order of the time you received them.
This would only work if you have a set of numbers, if you are always getting new numbers then i dont know what you could do, ill have a think.
natious said:
You could give the contact a global name like "YOUR COMPANY HERE" and then add all the numbers to that contact, so in your inbox it all of them should be displayed, and in order of the time you received them.
This would only work if you have a set of numbers, if you are always getting new numbers then i dont know what you could do, ill have a think.
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Thanks for the idea but I have tried this. Even if the numbers are under the same contact the SMS's are still listed separately if there not from exactly the same number. Not sure how many numbers this company uses but I suppect it's over 20.